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Baldhead Mountain — Summits 41.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 865360
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Baldhead Mountain — a summit — lies 41.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865360, Baldhead Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baldhead Mountain sits at 44.83029° N, 71.37096° W (DMS 44°49′49″ N, 71°22′15″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Baldhead Mountain itself. The ones closest to Baldhead Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilley Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Dixville Notch | — | 2.6 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Muise Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Dixville Notch | 3,472 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Diamond Pond | 2,694 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Dixville Notch | — | 4.8 mi |
| Carlton Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 5.1 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Baldhead Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Baldhead Mountain — 41.0 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.830°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Baldhead Mountain track the nearby Kelsey Notch mountain gap (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baldhead Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baldhead Mountain located?
Baldhead Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baldhead Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baldhead Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baldhead Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865360 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baldhead Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34808376.